The application of ultrasound elastography in the shoulder.

摘要: Ultrasound elastography (EUS) is a recently developed method for the assessment of tissue elasticity by applying mechanical stress and subsequently analyzing displacement with ultrasound. To date, mainly two different techniques are used in clinical practice: strain (compression) EUS shear wave EUS. However, has been shown to be more examiner independent reliable as this technique allows quantitative measurement elasticity. There increasing evidence that can evaluate properties musculoskeletal tissue. Thus, it might powerful tool detect monitor pathologic processes affecting shoulder girdle. As ultrasound an essential examination shoulder, review describes most important available use, presenting published on applications evaluation joint. In addition, technical issues, limitations, future perspectives these methods outlined.